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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 7,046.46, 10,570.91 and 3,151.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 7,046.46, 10,570.91 and 3,151.17 is: 4,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    7,046.46 : 10,570.91 = 3,151.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    7,046.46/10,570.91 = 3,151.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    7,046.46x = 10,570.91 × 3,151.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    7,046.46x = 33,310,718.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,310,718.71/7,046.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,727.30

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